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第两千一百四十九章 天吴山

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Zhou Xuan's face lit up with joy as gratitude filled her eyes. She performed a bow and deeply knelt before Lin Xuan.

Back then, when she was in the hands of Firecloud Venerable, she had suffered greatly. If not for Lin Xuan's rescue, she would have been someone else's cooking pot by now; the outcome would have been unimaginably tragic just to think about it.

Although Zhou Xuan was generally considered a kind figure among cultivators, even honest people can get angry sometimes. This woman hated Firecloud Venerable to the core, but their differences were obvious: Zhou Xuan was at the Separation stage, while Firecloud Venerable was an advanced Stage of Profound Void cultivator. The gap between them was simply incomparable. While Zhou Xuan was filled with hatred, her lack of strength left her helpless.

Hearing Lin Xuan's words now, she felt an immense gratitude towards him. Grandmaster was truly kind; not only did he save her from danger but also avenged her.

Lin Xuan smiled without saying anything. He indeed had the psychological satisfaction that Moon's disciple was no different from his own disciples. He always protected his people fiercely. If he didn't know about it, there would be nothing to do, but since he knew she was being bullied, how could he not take action for her?

However, this was just one reason.

Another reason was the loss of a million middle-grade crystal stones.

Lin Xuan's money wasn’t easy to make. Catching his disciples and selling them back wouldn't be so simple in the Grand Treasure Conference with its many eyes and ears, especially within an enemy sect’s main stronghold. Lin Xuan had to bear this temporary frustration.

Now that circumstances had changed, he would not let this injustice continue. If given a chance, he would certainly reclaim his position.

Firecloud Venerable was indeed a renowned figure, but even a spirit-splitting old monster had fallen in his hands. How could Lin Xuan care about a mere late-stage Profound Void cultivator?

Such a level of challenge across ranks posed no pressure to him.

With these thoughts, Lin Xuan did not explain to Zhou Xuan and swept his sleeves. A flash of spiritual light appeared as a spirit boat materialized before them. Although smaller than usual, it was not an impressive flying device but suitable for travel since he wasn't in a rush. He had already placed tracking marks on the target and knew their lair was within Tianwu Mountain; they couldn’t escape.

Lin Xuan raised his right hand, sending out a诀窍from his fingertips. A whistling sound filled his ears as the spirit boat was enveloped by a green glow, quickly vanishing into the horizon.

Tianwu Mountain lay west of Heavenly Frost Prefecture, at least several million miles away from their current location. At the speed of the spirit boat, it would take about a month to reach.

During this journey, Zhou Xuan asked Lin Xuan some cultivation insights. As her master's disciple, there was no need for him to hide his skills; she gained much along the way.

However, as he watched her, Lin Xuan felt a myriad of emotions. He often had a look of disappointment flash across his face. Since ascending to the East Sea, over seven hundred years had passed, and where was Moon?

Though Lin Xuan firmly believed they would meet one day, with each passing year, his longing for Moon grew stronger.

Sighing softly, he suppressed his feelings deep within. He hoped to reunite with her sooner rather than later.

Without a home, it felt lonely and isolated. According to old tales, even the Cowherd and Weaver Girl could reunite on themagpieBridge once a year, but Lin Xuan had been separated from his beloved for centuries.

Time passed like a white horse running through a field; a month was just a moment in time for cultivators.

As the continuous mountain range came into view, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes on the spirit boat.

Before them lay Tianwu Mountain.

Lin Xuan's face brightened with joy. He raised his right hand and patted his waist, revealing a green jade plate from the storage bag.

Though small, it was emerald green, radiating astonishing spiritual energy. Clearly, this was a high-quality treasure.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and pointed at it.

A faint green glow enveloped its surface as a red light point appeared in the center, flickering on and off.

"Hmph, that Firecloud Venerable is indeed here."

Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction. The tracking mark had worked.

Although he was never worried about their escape, this situation saved him much trouble.

His gaze swept over the jade plate; he confirmed its exact location before changing direction to head deep into the mountains.

As they flew for a while, the vegetation ahead became greener, but the terrain gradually grew more perilous.

Suddenly, the spirit boat slowed and stopped abruptly.

A thick fog gathered in front of them, obscuring everything. The temperature rose sharply around it.

Clearly, this was not naturally formed; it was a restriction set by cultivators.

Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed with a faint smile.

Such things couldn't stop him.

With a wave of his sleeves, a green sword light emerged like a fish swimming through the air.

It flickered and grew in size, transforming into a giant sword over ten zhang wide.

A loud tearing sound echoed as it slashed downward.

Boom!

The explosion filled his ears, akin to pouring water into oil. The fog below began to churn violently but soon couldn't withstand the force, being pierced through with a large hole that rapidly spread outward.

Though impressive, this restriction was no match for Lin Xuan's attack; he broke it in one strike.

Rumbling voices reached his ears. Such a commotion naturally startled the cultivators below. Glowing lights appeared as colorful beams shot up towards Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan showed no surprise. He had already learned that Firecloud Venerable, though not planning to found a sect, still had many disciples and apprentices.

If he guessed correctly, these should be his descendants.

"Really, you don't know when death comes."

A bearded man at the forefront shouted loudly as soon as his light stopped.

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